Barranca

Barranca is a locality in Vélez, Santander Department and has an elevation of 2,683 metres. Barranca is situated near the locality Tuvabita, as well as near the hamlet Peña Grande.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chipata and Guavatá.

Chipata

Town

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Chipatá is a town and municipality in the Vélez… Chipata is situated 8 km northeast of Barranca.

Guavatá

Town

Photo: Anegere, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Guavatá is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. Guavatá is situated 9 km south of Barranca.

Bolívar

Town

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Bolívar is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. Bolívar is situated 9 km southwest of Barranca.

Barranca

Type: Locality
Location: Vélez, Santander Department, Colombia, South America
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Latitude

6.03333° or 6° 2′ north

Longitude

-73.7° or 73° 42′ west

Elevation

2,683 metres (8,802 feet)

Open location code

67R827MX+8X

GeoNames ID

3689175

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Tuvabita and Peña Grande.

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Highlights: Peña de Vélez and Cordillera Gaital.

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